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U.K. government welcomes sharp fall in net migration but says more needs to be done

The British government welcomed the news Thursday that net migration in the U.K., the difference between those moving to the country long-term and those leaving, fell by more than two-thirds in the year to June, but insisted that the figure must fall further in order to ease tensions within communities.

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European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency said Thursday it would increase its budget for the next three years to almost 22.1 billion euros ($25.6 billion).

Lebanese leader criticizes Hezbollah for not disarming

Lebanon's prime minister criticized Hezbollah on Thursday for failing to disarm, saying that its refusal to do so is hurting the Lebanese people at a time when the country is trying to recover from the group's war with Israel last year.

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Brazilian police crack down on $4.8B tax evasion and money laundering scheme

Brazilian police launched Thursday a police operation to dismantle a major tax evasion and money-laundering scheme in the fuel sector. The group under investigation is the country's largest tax debtor, owing more than 26 billion reais ($4.8 billion), authorities said. Local and state authorities are carrying out 126 search and seizure warrants targeting individuals and companies in five states. According to Brazil's Federal Revenue, the organization used its own companies, investment funds and offshore entities to hide and shield profits.

Nigeria's president declares emergency and beefs up forces following abductions

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide emergency following two mass abductions of schoolchildren and a spate of attacks against civilians.